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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
2
OCR text lists names of state officials and local figures, notes a death of Vic George Sootvndson, and mentions political events and local notices. It reads like a cut fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper with scattered names and places garbled by OCR.
The text discusses a bill drawing on references to the State University and Seminary Grants program. It notes congressional action, funding distribution among states, and the aim to increase endowments and extend opportunities for young members of society through university support and seminary grants across multiple states. It highlights key figures like Congressman J Syie and emphasizes the Senate and House debate over credit and implementation of the program.
A large assembly of ex Confederates gathered at a camp near Samier on February 22. Speakers praised endurance, thanked supporters, and pledged to uphold Confederate principles as they memorialized fallen comrades. Officers elected included Me Julien Wocrow secretary EK W Jones commander and Mr Join F Brow adjutant. Committees prepared a camp constitution and future meeting plans.
The record outlines a series of budget items and reforms. It mentions bell fees, support for the state asylum, and salaries for the superintendent of education, with various appropriations and repeals. Local vendors advertise cough remedies and a sales event at a store in West Briamthelil. It also notes a sermon, a drummer, and a column about products and a life advice lecture.
A ragged notice advertises seeker's trips and a dubious cure for headaches and nerves. It mentions a store receipt from Giamsware and terms like a “Ractt Store” and “Gereens Co Te.” Details are fragmentary and hard to parse.
In a brief pamphlet from Welle and Om a feature on the Four National Fives is promoted as a sample of their celebrated Karts Clever Kaet Teo Foc sale. The item highlights the model and its reputation, reflecting catalog language of the period.
Fragmentary newspaper ad touts cures and tonics including a price of 3 cents and a free ejector. Mentions Sailei's Cuturrh Remedy and Ciniten's Rowe Cream sold by T D Isom & Co. Words are garbled but promote health products to readers.
At about 3 o’clock in the afternoon a fire started behind L and Kennelly’s dwelling on Crest Street in New Albany. Firemen and a large crowd fought the flames, but the barn and smokehouse were completely consumed while the adjoining structures were spared. The blaze also threatened nearby properties near the courthouse.
Mr. D Wiley reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm claiming it eased his pain and reduced cane use. He praises the liniment as more effective than other remedies and credits a notable improvement to the product. W B Menen Ostend Michigan and Parra College HL advertise the balm.
Fragmented ad copy touts cures for asthma coughs and daily care from Shilel e Cure. It invites purchases from T. Desem & Car Buys and urges readers to send orders to the Rucket Store for Valentines and related offerings.
Advertised by Loom & Co and D Wikkem & Son of Kentucky through E E Lowerteed Medicine Co. claiming strong success for a remedy named De Bells Pime Tar. The text cites testimonials from physicians druggists and patients praising dramatic improvement and urging neighbors to inquire.
Sheriff and Tax Collector of Lafayette County Mississippi sets public sale at the courthouse in Oxford for lands described as delinquent for the current year taxes. Sale proceeds go to cover taxes and costs with the property located in Lafayette County and Mississippi.
A set of letters from growers and officials urges farmers to cut cotton acreage to stabilize prices and boost prosperity. It warns that larger crops could worsen conditions amid looming uncertainty and potential war, urging adherence to reduced acreage and diversification. Public figures from Mississippi Georgia Arkansas Louisiana Texas Tennessee endorse the call. It ends with consumer notices and local color.
A fragment discussing how youths with interest in study become deeply engaged, with emphasis on short-term intense effort at Uns school leading to remarkable progress. Mentions deficiencies and notable achievements after sixteen months of work.
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